Department of Speech Pathology

About Us

Merideth A. Rao, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Ms. Rao received her Bachelor’s degree from SUCO at Buffalo and her Master’s degree from Nazareth College of Rochester. In addition to her work at Strong Memorial Hospital, Merideth is currently an adjunct professor at Nazareth College in the graduate studies program.

Ms. Rao’s special areas of interest include traumatic brain injury, including brain tumors, acquired language and cognitive disorders, adult and pediatric dysphagia, and head and neck cancer. She is a member of the Cranial Facial Team at Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong and provides speech, resonance, and swallowing services for clients and their families.

Outside of work, she absolutely enjoys gardening, writing, volunteering, and cooking.

Graduate Education

M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, Nazareth College of Rochester – 1987

Fellowship

Park Ridge Hospital, Rochester, NY

Licensure/Registration

New York State License – Speech-Language Pathology – 1987

Board Certification

NYS Speech-Language Pathology
NYS Permanent Certification for Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped

Professional Memberships

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Dysphagia –  ASHA Special Interest Division
American Cleft-Palate/Cranio-Facial Association (ACPA)